Mission & Values

Mission


Eagala sets standards, provides support, and educates professionals who are changing lives with Eagala Model services. Eagala is working to ensure that every person around the world has access to Eagala Model services.

Eagala is more than just an organization, it’s even more than a global network, therapeutic practice, or a set of professional and ethical standards. Eagala is a way of being a philosophy of holding space, believing in clients and horses, avoiding judgment and unnecessary interpretation, embracing confidentiality, and mastering a set of skills that can apply to many areas of life. 

 Values
  • Impact
  • Integrity
  • Collaboration
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Transparency
  • Quality

At Eagala, our values guide how we serve our members, engage with our community, and advance our mission. We are committed to creating meaningful impact, acting with integrity, fostering collaboration, embracing continuous improvement, practicing transparency, and maintaining the highest standards of quality. Together, these values reflect our dedication to ethical practice, professional excellence, and the ongoing growth of the global Eagala community.

History

Founded in Santaquin, Utah in 1999, Eagala was one of the first organizations to develop a concrete model of professional standards for incorporating horses into mental health treatment. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit with an unmatched group of volunteers, dedicated contractors, and a terrific staff, Eagala has continued to evolve and develop the Eagala Model.

Thanks to the efforts of the Eagala team and its members, Eagala has grown into a worldwide movement and a global network of professionals who collaborate and support each other. With a presence in South Africa, Europe/Middle East, Pacific, and USA/Canada, Eagala members work with networking group coordinators to continue their practice locally and gain learning as well as tapping support by staying connected with Eagala members both locally and globally. 

As Eagala has grown, it has been governed by a volunteer Board of Directors that works tirelessly to ensure the longevity of the organization while maintaining the highest standards of business practices.  To meet Eagala's current leadership, stop by here.